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Board: Sexual Health - Women 02-05-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Generic meds causing no desire for sex?

You do sound like a pretty good husband. All I can say is if you love her hang in there. I'm 60 years old and have only enjoyed sex for the last 2 years or so.My husband says it was worth the wait. ...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 02-05-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Generic meds causing no desire for sex?

Everything you've mentioned about your wife can totally affect her sex drive. She may want to have her testosterone levels checked. On the other hand an understanding husband who is willing to help...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 01-24-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Generic meds causing no desire for sex?

Your family Doc is not up on women's hormone issues. Is it a man ? (just wondering) Do you have a GYN? Testosterone cream compounded for women is very, very common. Compounded just means that after...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 01-23-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By kathryn+2
re: Generic meds causing no desire for sex?

I must once again mention testoterone cream. Another poster also mentioned it. It worked well for me ( I am 60 years old) It's a quick and easy fix if it works . You won't know until you try it. In...
Board: Colds & Flu 11-10-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,262
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Still coughing after 3 weeks...

Yikes ! Sorry you are having so much trouble. I am coughing up greenish yellow stuff. But I'm feeling a bit better today. Since it is the weekend I will see how I am on Mon. My insurance does not...
Board: Colds & Flu 11-08-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,262
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Still coughing after 3 weeks...

Sounds like what I have. I haven't been to the Dr. though. Trying to wait it out. If it's something viral then antibiotics won't really help. Are you feeling any better yet?
Board: Lupus 10-24-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 140
Posted By kathryn+2
eye issues with flourescent lighting?

I own a business that uses flourescent lights . Sometimes my eyes are very sensitive to light. I know there are filters out there for flourescent lights. Has anyone used them ? I'm interested in...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 10-23-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,463
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: No desire for sex. Medication to help?

You may want to try testosterone cream. Talk to your GYN. She or he will test your testosterone levels and the pharmacy can compound a a cream just for you at the level you need to bring your ...
Board: Lupus 10-23-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Update on Plaquenil

It has really helped me also. Glad it has made a difference in how you feel. I take 400mg daily.

Hang in there , Kathryn
Board: Autoimmune Disorders 08-19-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Is Plaquenil very helpful in relieving pain?

Plaquenil has helped me a lot. You need to know that it can take a few months to really start working so don't expect instant results. I haven't had any side effects from it .

Kathryn
Board: Lupus 08-19-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Difficulty swallowing and desperate

I'm not sure why you are reluctant to take plaquenil. It has been very helpful for me and many other people with lupus. It has no side effects ( at least for me) and eye problems are very rare. I'm...
Board: Lupus 03-16-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,309
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: hip bursitis and autoimmune disorders

Hi Pixie..

I was diagnosed about 7 years ago. I'm 60. I don't have any organ involvement,just joint /muscle pain and fatigue. I've read that when you get it later in life it's usually a milder...
Board: Lupus 03-15-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,309
Posted By kathryn+2
hip bursitis and autoimmune disorders

Are those of us with autoimmune disorders more prone to burstis because of the inflammation in our bodies? I'm only 60 ,not overweight ,fairly active,and I have terrible pain in both my hips. It's...
Board: Lupus 03-15-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Lupus symptom nasal narrowing

Yes...I have had a lot of problems with my nasal passages. My rheumatologist prescribed an ointment called triamcinolone acetonide that I put up my nose with a cotton swab. The swelling went away. I...
Board: Lupus 02-17-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 774
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Mattresses

I have a Tempur- Pedic and I absolutely love it. It's pricey ,but worth it ,and it's not supposed to ever wear out

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Board: Lupus 10-10-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: prednisone...love/hate

I don't think you do know untill you get tested. Lack of VitD could manifest itself in sore ,achy muscles. I think a lot of women are deficiant and should be tested. I was on an rx of 50,000 iu's...
Board: Lupus 10-09-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: prednisone...love/hate

Actually I've been taking the Red Yeast Rice very sporadicly. My cholesterol was a bit high ,which is what prompted me to start taking it. But I haven't been very diligent. Guess I won't take it now....
Board: Lupus 10-08-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By kathryn+2
Smile Re: prednisone...love/hate

Thanks Jane,
I will definately try the DHEA. I always try to use alternative/holistic as a first defense. Acupuncture has helped me as well deep breathing and visualization when the pain and...
Board: Lupus 10-06-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: prednisone...love/hate

Hi Jane, Thank you for your concern. I do appreciate it...

I only use the prednisone as a very last resort. Maybe once or twice a year for a 2 week period. I'm 59 ,working full time in a...
Board: Lupus 10-03-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,195
Posted By kathryn+2
prednisone...love/hate

I'm in a flare up ..probably because I have a virus right now. I decided to go on 15mgs of prednisone (my Dr. gives me an rx and leaves it to my discretion when to go on it) It did help with the...
Board: Hormone Problems 04-23-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
Posted By kathryn+2
testosterone cream and burning sensation

I just started using testosterone cream . I'm using 1ml a day ,applied to the inner thigh. right away after applying it I feel a burning sensation in that area,as well as in my mouth. It does go away...
Board: Sexual Health - Women 04-23-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By kathryn+2
testosterone cream and burning sensation

I just started applying 1ml. of testosterone cream to my inner thigh per my Dr's rx. Right away I started feeling a burning sensation in that area as well as in my mouth. It goes away after about...
Board: Beauty & Cosmetics 01-07-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,444
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: best makeup for mature skin??

No...not sparkly at all. I've never heard that. It's very light and natural looking ..but still gives good coverage.
Board: Beauty & Cosmetics 01-06-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,444
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: best makeup for mature skin??

I'm 58 with pretty good skin...I've tried lots of different foundations trying to find one that looks fresh and dewey and also stays on. The one I'm using right now I really like. It's Revlon Photo...
Board: Lupus 12-31-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,361
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: don't want to take plaquenil anymore

FYI..you probably need to give the plaquenil more time. And take the recommended dose of 400mg. It took almost a year of being on it to notice a significent difference. But it did make a huge...
Board: Cancer: Uterine 11-11-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,985
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: 9.9mm thickening of the uterus

My uterus lining went from 4mm to 9mm in 6 months. My Dr is almost positive it's from the HRT I am taking.I have stopped taking it and we will check my uterus again in a few months. So the short...
Board: Aging Issues 10-28-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,364
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Gaining weight after 45

For sure ...age has a lot to do with weight gain. I've always been thin ,and I am 15lbs overweight right now ( I'm 58). Our metabolism slows down . Just look around. I don't think you'll see that...
Board: Menopause 10-27-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Problems from hrt?

I guess my Dr. and I will revisit that once we get rid of the build up.
Board: Menopause 10-26-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Problems from hrt?

I'm on HRT. It's a mist that I spray on my arm once a day.A very low dose. It is straight estrogen. My DR. perscribed it for my hot flashes . It helped me tremendously. But now I find at my last...
Board: Depression 10-24-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,472
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Prozac??

If it's not working for you then by all means talk to your Dr, about upping your dose or changing to something else. How long have you been on it ,and what doseage are you on now? Sometimes it takes...
Board: Depression 10-20-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,472
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Prozac??

There is. It's called FLUOXETINE.
Board: Depression 10-19-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,472
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Prozac??

I'm on the generic prozac and it only costs me $10 for 30. My insurance doesn't cover rx's either,so I'm thinking this is the going rate.
Board: Depression 10-19-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,472
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Prozac??

I've been on prozac for about a year. I really like it. I'm only on 10mgs though ,which is the lowest dose. I'm not taking it for depression ,but for anxiety and menopausal symptoms. I have taken...
Board: Depression 10-06-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Just started Effexor

Of course everyone reacts differently to medications. I can only tell you what I encountered when I was taking Effexor.( I'm not taking it now ,and getting off of it was pure Hell,but that's another...
Board: Fibromyalgia 08-26-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,748
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: How many of you are Vitamin D and/or Vitamin B12 Deficient?

I'm also on 50,000 iu of Vit D once a week and take sublinguil B12 every day per my Dr's instructions. . I was dxed with lupus 5 years ago. It does seem pretty common in people with autoimmune...
Board: Menopause 04-21-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,725
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Soooo tired, hot flashes taking over life....

I understand where you are coming from. I was having the same problem. Along with the hot flashes I was also experiencing cold flashes. What has worked for me is something called EVAMIST. It is not...
Board: Menopause 03-11-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,173
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Where Did I Go?

I really think that taking that low dose of Prozac also helped a lot. My GYN told me that stress and anxiety can actually bring on hot flashes. And my anxiety level has dropped dramatically.
Board: Menopause 03-11-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Bio identical hormones

I used it for awhile but it gave me headaches. I'm now using Evamist and it has worked very well for me.
Board: Hormone Problems 03-11-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,669
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Evamist spray of Estradiol

I've been using Evamist for 9 months now and it works great for me. Totally took away my hot flashes and night sweats
Board: Menopause 03-11-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,173
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Where Did I Go?

I don't know if this will help anyone ,but I have been through every thing you are describing. I'm 58 ,but my periods didn't stop untill I was 56 ,so I'm starting menopause a little bit later then...
Board: Menopause 03-11-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,329
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Breezing along then whammo!

I'm not sure if it got thicker. Like I said,I've been doing it for about 10 years and I kind of forget what it looked like in the beginning. But I rarely let it show up at all now because I shave it...
Board: Menopause 03-09-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,337
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Spotting after 14 months with no period

It's happening to me right now also. I haven't had a period in about 2 years and yesterday I started spotting.Now it's turned into a full blown period,although not as heavy as my periods used to be....
Board: Menopause 03-09-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,329
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Breezing along then whammo!

I don't know if this will help ,but I've been shaving my chin hair and upper lip for about 10 years now (I'm 58). It's not that bad .I have to do it every day ,and I do it in the shower. It's fast...
Board: Aging Issues 03-03-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,247
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Questions for the ladies?????

I really think it has a lot to do with genetics. My grandmother looked like she was in her 70's when she was in her 90's. I'm 58 and hardly have any grey. Just a few strands here and there. And not...
Board: Depression 11-15-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,630
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Efexor withdrawal

Take Benedryl. That will help with brain zaps.. Also a motion sickness med will help with the dizziness. Non drowsy. Don't try to come down too fast. It took me 4 mos to come off of 75mg. Good...
Board: Aging Issues 11-15-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,616
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: what helps?

I think that Johnr41 has some great suggestions . I would just like to add that maybe you should start exploring your spiritual side. That can be different for everyone. You may want to try reading...
Board: Depression 11-08-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 828
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Effexor and Nausea

I suffered from nausea on Effexor. (not on it any more),but I decided to start taking it at night so that I slept through the worst of it. I would take it with dinner.
Board: Depression 11-01-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,192
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: So not more than 1 person here has ever taken effexor?!?!?!?!?!?

Well if you're looking for stories about Effexor ,like the other posters have been saying ,it varies from person to person. Personally ,I didn't care for it. I had terrible night sweats and very...
Board: Depression 10-29-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,252
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Need to get off 37.5mg of Effexor...NOW!!

I think anyone who has weaned off of effexor knows that it has to be gradual ,and it can take a long time. I refer to my last post. Decrease your dosage a little every week . Take it every...
Board: Depression 10-28-2009, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,252
Posted By kathryn+2
Re: Need to get off 37.5mg of Effexor...NOW!!

I agree that the way you are doing it is not the best way to wean off. When I weaned off my dose of 75mg I would go down very gradually week by week. I would open up the capsule and take a few beads...
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